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  • Flowers

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    Closeup of a sunflower. Caption: A large sunflower head might produce 1,000 seeds.

    One of the fifteen parts of the "Farm to Market" series. Just like fruit and vegetables, flowers are raised commercially on farms. Shows how flowers, such as roses, orchids, anthuriums, and carnations, are raised outdoors and in greenhouses. Also visits a wholesale flower market to see where merchants go to buy flowers for their stores.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Large pink poppies in bloom. Spanish captions.

    Flowers are everywhere. Students define what a flower is and the parts that make up a flower. They also learn the importance of flowering plants in daily life.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Green leafy foliage partially covering the ground. Caption: was this carpet of baby Kankakee mallows.

    The Field Museum is helping to restore local native plants in Illinois. Host Emily Graslie discusses how 145-year-old beans from the botanical collection is helping to de-extinct a rare species of endangered legumes and flowers. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • A hummingbird drinking nectar out of a flower.

    The hummingbird has a forked tongue that is lined with hair-like extensions. Its design is especially useful for drinking nectar from flowers.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Stalk of grain bent from the weight of the grain, yellow flowers in background. Spanish captions.

    Students explore the life cycle of plants. This video discusses the process of plant development from a small seed to a mature plant.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • My Garden

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    Illustration of a person digging in a garden with a shovel. Caption: My mother has a garden.

    A girl dreams of creating a garden full of chocolate rabbits, flowers that change colors, seashells, and tomatoes the size of beach balls. Based on the children's book by Kevin Henkes.

    (Source: DCMP)

  •  Cartoon of a butterfly flying in flowers.

    In each episode, viewers are given clues about a hidden animal inside a magic box. Can viewers use all the clues to correctly guess that the mystery animal in this episode is a butterfly? Part of the "Zoobabu" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  •  Cartoon of a llama on a terraced hillside covered in flowers.

    In each episode, viewers are given clues about a hidden animal inside a magic box. Can viewers use all the clues to correctly guess that the mystery animal in this episode is a llama? Part of the "Zoobabu" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Butterfly on pink flowers with green foliage. Spanish captions.

    When Genoveva opens her magic book, the screen is filled with feathers, beaks, horns, legs, wings, and snouts. Genoveva's magic book transports her to various habitats where she learns about the animals that live there. In this episode, Genoveva explores the butterfly's world.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person hiking up a rock trail with mountains behind and tropical flowers along the path. Caption: That's because ecosystems are all around us.

    Ecosystems and biomes exist around the globe in various regions. Students will explore the plant and animal life found in tropical rainforests, deserts, and oceans. Part of the Real World Science series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Honey

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    Close up of bees on a honeycomb. Caption: As the liquid nectar dries, it thickens and changes

    One of the fifteen parts of the "Farm to Market" series. Bees gather nectar from flowers and use it to make honey. Demonstrates bee behavior, beekeeping, honey harvest, and packaging. Follows the process from start to finish, including footage of bees inside their hive.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • An illustrated ladybug in flowers. Spanish captions.

    When Genoveva opens her magic book, the screen is filled with feathers, beaks, horns, legs, wings, and snouts. Genoveva's magic book transports her to various habitats where she learns about the animals that live there. In this episode, Genoveva, with the help of her magic book, becomes tiny and explores the big world of ladybugs.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Child in a field smelling flowers. Caption: People breath air to get the oxygen they need.

    Part of a series that features a wide variety of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Begins with a simple definition of the term and concludes with a critical thinking question. For this particular video, students will focus on the term air. Part of the Science Video Vocab Series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Closeup of pink flowers with water dripping from them. Caption: Plants also need water to survive.

    All living things have basic needs that must be met in order to survive. This easy-to-understand program addresses the basic needs of organisms. By considering specific plants and animals, the viewer sees how living things need food, water, air and a place to live.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Close up of honeybees. Caption: which give the honeybee over 12,000 views all at once.

    Details the relationship between bees and flowers. Discusses the importance of pollination. Explains the bee's life stages and anatomical features. Looks at the advanced communication and social skills of bees. Covers the social structure of bees and discusses the difference in job duties between males and females. Describes how bees make honey.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • A beekeeper and a scientist fully geared in protective suits move toward a bee rearing station.

    Learn about the pollen-gathering processes of bees in this segment as a renowned beekeeper teams up with scientists to investigate why this location is near heaven for these insects. During pollination, bees must communicate with each other using various techniques to articulate where the best flowers are located. Part of "The Queen's Garden" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Two people with a large planter in front of them on the table. The planter has flowers growing in it and there are items on the table. Caption: Well, container gardening -- I remember you showed me how

    Sheryl welcomes Guardians of Rescue, and they talk about how animals can help patients with PTSD. And cookbook author Carol Fenster provides tips for growing herbs, while Curt Jaynes discusses the best way to water plants and conserve water.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Solar eclipse. Caption: Birds roost, flowers close, and, like heralds, dogs bark.

    A total eclipse of the sun is the greatest spectacle in our solar system. Gives an in-depth explanation as time-lapse images capture the full impact of this event. Begins with a discussion of lunar eclipses before moving on to examine auroras. Explores the causes of auroras, and gives examples of two: the Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Cartoon of a bear standing next to a tree with a beehive. A bee hovers in the air and holds flowers. Spanish captions.

    Eco, the little bear, travels around the world observing human interactions with the environment. During his journey, he meets many other friends from the animal kingdom and gets a firsthand look into some of the environmental and social problems facing the planet. Eco and his friends provide ways for humans to ensure a healthy planet for the future. Part of "Eco S.O.S." series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • The Kankakee Mallow flowers have bloomed at the apex of the plant. Caption: From extinction to several feet tall.

    In this episode, host Emily Graslie learns about a special flower: the Kankakee Mallow. The only place in the world it's found in the wild is on a single small island in the middle of the Kankakee River in Illinois. It hadn't been seen in over a decade and was feared to be extinct. However, thanks to volunteer efforts, the flower is back in bloom. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

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  • Animals

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    Resources to teach younger students about animals

    A collection containing 58 resources, curated by DIAGRAM Center